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DY09 YDJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

56,422 mi
Last recorded56,422 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 YDJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank strap corroded

sump corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 56,422 miles

sump corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,381 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 54,381 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,485 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.59mm plus starting to go out of shape

offside rear tyre 3.03mm

Fail 28 Jun 2017 50,485 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre 2.59mm plus starting to go out of shape

offside rear tyre 3.03mm

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,350 miles

play both strut top mounts

Fail 23 Jun 2016 44,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

play both strut top mounts

Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,522 miles

nearside front tyre dent in outer rim

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 37,522 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre dent in outer rim

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,808 miles

all wheel rims have damage to the inside

nearside front tyre 2.74mm

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 2.69mm worn/bald inner edge

offside rear tyre 3.5mm

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,633 miles

slight play offside strut top mount

Fail 17 Jun 2013 22,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight play offside strut top mount

Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,968 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 15,968 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wiper split

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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DY09 YDJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,213 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY09 YDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY09 YDJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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